Prince Lebanese Grill
A long-running Arlington lunch for Lebanese standards and generous portions.
Best for: Mediterranean, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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Restaurants in Arlington
Good meals are easier to enjoy when they belong to the day you already have planned. These Arlington restaurants are grouped by area, so lunch and dinner do not send you across town for no reason.
Where to eat in Arlington
Use the area notes to keep meals close to the parts of Arlington you will already be exploring. The destination guide can help you shape the rest of the day around them.
Downtown and UTA
Hurtado Barbecue
The barbecue stop to choose when smoked meat is the meal's main event; check sellout risk close to the visit.
Best for: Barbecue, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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barbecue$$
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J. Gilligan's Bar & Grill
A casual downtown pub stop for wings and an unfussy late meal.
Best for: Pub, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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pub$
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Candlelite Inn
An old-school Arlington Italian dinner that works best when a longtime local institution is the point.
Best for: Italian, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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italian$$
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Cacharel Restaurant
A polished French-leaning dinner for a quieter evening away from game-day noise.
Best for: French, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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french$$$
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Division Brewing
A downtown taproom stop for local beer and a more relaxed night than Texas Live!.
Best for: Brewery, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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brewery$$
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Mercury Chophouse
A steakhouse dinner for a special occasion near downtown, with reservations worth checking in advance.
Best for: Steakhouse, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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steakhouse$$$$
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Old School Pizza Tavern
A downtown pizza-and-beer stop that works well after a UTA or theatre outing.
Best for: Pizza, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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pizza$$
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Kintaro Ramen
A comforting ramen dinner for a quieter, casual downtown Arlington night.
Best for: Japanese, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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japanese$$
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Inclusion Coffee
A downtown coffee and breakfast stop with an unhurried morning feel.
Best for: Coffee, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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coffee$
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Restaurant 506
The Sanford House's more formal dinner when the trip calls for a polished meal close to downtown.
Best for: New American, Downtown and UTA, Arlington
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new-american$$$
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Babe's Chicken Dinner House
A family-style chicken dinner that suits a casual group meal near the Entertainment District.
Best for: Southern, Entertainment District, Arlington
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southern$$
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Mariano's Hacienda
A festive Tex-Mex dinner with a relaxed patio feel and broad group appeal.
Best for: Tex-Mex, Entertainment District, Arlington
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tex-mex$$
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The Tipsy Oak
A broad-menu Entertainment District meal that is useful before a game or concert, not a destination detour.
Best for: American, Entertainment District, Arlington
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american$$
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Mellow Mushroom Arlington
A flexible pizza dinner for families and groups needing a simple pre-event option.
Best for: Pizza, Entertainment District, Arlington
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pizza$$
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Social House Arlington
An easygoing patio-and-sports-bar choice near the stadiums.
Best for: American, Entertainment District, Arlington
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american$$
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Hibachi Grill and Buffet
A casual buffet option for mixed groups who need range rather than a long sit-down decision.
Best for: Asian, Entertainment District, Arlington
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Tom's Burgers & Grill
A straightforward burger lunch in the Entertainment District.
Best for: Burgers, Entertainment District, Arlington
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burgers$
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